Special Education, M.A. (Only for FPU Credential Graduates within 5 years of completion)

Special Education, M.A. (Only for FPU Credential Graduates within 5 years of completion) is a Masters program taught at Fresno Pacific University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Special Education, M.A. at Fresno Pacific University is designed for graduates of FPU’s special education credential programs. The program prepares candidates for a preliminary teaching credential and then provides foundational courses for a Master of Arts Degree in Special Education (SPED MA). After completing the preliminary credential requirements, students can extend and deepen their understanding of effective teaching strategies, curriculum analysis, and other special education topics.

The degree uses a cohort model and includes emphasis on teacher inquiry into problems of practice, connecting theory to practice, advocacy, and service to the profession. It includes post-credential coursework centered on teacher inquiry and action research, and classroom action research through completing a classroom action research project and report. Coursework is facilitated online using Zoom and Moodle, and capstone courses are required as part of the program sequence.

Modules

• Special Education Credential
• Early Childhood Special Education Preliminary Credential
• Extensive Support Needs Education Specialist Preliminary Credential
• Mild/Moderate Support Needs Preliminary Credential
• SPEC 731 - Issues in Teaching: Investigating Problems of Practice in Special Education
• SPEC 733 - Literature Review
• SPEC 734 - Research Methodology: Action Research
• SPEC 735 - Research Project

The minimum requirements for admission in Special Education, M.A. (Only for FPU Credential Graduates within 5 years of completion) at Fresno Pacific University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Fresno Pacific University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Fresno Pacific University as pre-requiste for admission in Special Education, M.A. (Only for FPU Credential Graduates within 5 years of completion).

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Admission to the Fresno Pacific University Master of Arts in Special Education program is based on a review of each applicant's academic achievements and work experience, by the admission committee.
• To be considered for admission to the M.A. in Special Education program, submit: Completed Application for Admission; Official college/university transcript(s) verifying receipt of a bachelor's degree; Earned all As and Bs in credential coursework; If you are currently finishing up your degree, submit current transcript; A final transcript will need to be submitted before you may enroll in classes.
• Submit Completed Employment Verification Form.
• Earned FPU Education Specialist Credential within the previous five academic years. The M.A. in Special Education program is only available to FPU credential graduates.
• Valid CA teaching credential (for credential program only).
• Statement of Intent—Provide a written statement explaining your interest in the program, long-term goals and your experience in the field.

Please check detail of study units at http://www.fresno.edu/graduate/program/special-education-ma-only-fpu-credential-graduates-within-5-years-completion

• Leadership roles within schools and districts.

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